Chapter 643

The decline would continue until they completely slipped out of the prominent families in Richburgh, and then…

The Pabians would be nowhere to be found.

Clifford was ambitious; as he was the one holding up the Pabian family, he naturally didn’t want to see such an ending. Luke’s death had ignited his determination to revive his clan, to the extent of joining forces with the Channings and daring to consider reaching out against Fulcher Inc.

He held his wine glass, his fingers constantly rubbing against the rim.

“We still need to unite all those who are dissatisfied with Fulcher Inc. as well as those who want to surpass it. Only then will we have a chance of winning against Julian.”

It was a gathering of many mediocre craftsmen who wanted to see if they could surpass the business genius, Julian.

Simon listened silently with narrowed eyes, a dangerous air dancing around him. It was as if he didn’t regard anyone highly, and he carried an air of mockery everywhere. Upon a closer look at him, it would seem that he was actually indifferent; one would be overthinking if one thought any differently.

After Clifford sized him up, Simon finally spoke. “Who in Richburgh doesn’t want to surpass Fulcher Inc.? Who doesn’t want to rise above the rest and make their own family as glorious and powerful as the Fulchers?”

Clifford’s words were simply nonsensical.

Despite Simon’s rebuttal, Clifford wasn’t angry. Instead, he asked earnestly, “Then, according to my esteemed nephew, what should we do?”

“Nothing.” Simon downed the glass of wine before him. His gaze traveled between the three men, finally focusing on Oliver. His lips curled slightly as he enunciated clearly,” Keep it a secret.”

It was obvious that Simon’s words were aimed at Oliver.

By now, Oliver had understood that this meal today was an ambush.

One specifically targeting Julian Fulcher.

However, he had sufficient reason to doubt. Could the Channings and Pabians truly be enough to shake Fulcher Inc.?

That was a company Julian had personally built, and Oliver had experienced his brilliance firsthand.

For Master Channing to pay attention to him and desire the Channings to surpass Fulcher Inc. in this way was utterly foolish!

Oliver immediately put on a grim expression and said,” There’s an emergency at the hospital.”

Then, he stood up and addressed Clifford and Simon. “I’m heading back.”

Though he said he was going back, it was definitely to relay his thoughts to Master Channing.

Simon didn’t stop him. “Safe travels, dear brother.”

The way Simon addressed him was truly peculiar. It didn’t sound sincere at all, and it carried a hint of mockery and a touch of disdain.

The phrase “safe travels” sounded like something said to a deceased person: “May you have a safe journey!”

It truly felt like a curse, in line with Simon’s usual style.

Oliver had originally planned to take advantage of the dinner today to have a proper conversation with his illegitimate half -brother about Diana, and warn him not to bother her anymore.

But after hearing the discussions at the dinner table, which concerned the life and death of the Channing family, he had to take a step back and temporarily put aside matters related to Diana.

Clifford wanted to persuade him to stay. To him, Oliver leaving meant the alliance between the Channing and Pabian families was unstable. It was only natural that he desperately wanted Oliver to stay.

Strangely enough, he caught sight of Simon’s gaze just as he was about to speak up to persuade Oliver.

It was similar to the hungry gaze of a venomous snake lurking in the shadows for a long time, waiting for the right moment to emerge from somewhere and strike at its prey without warning.

This was the illegitimate son of the Channing family, the son who shared the same father but had a different mother than Oliver. He was also one of the candidates to inherit the Channing family.

If this little snake hadn’t left, why should Clifford panic?

With this thought in mind, Clifford sat down calmly and bade farewell to Oliver.

After leaving the Pabians, Oliver didn’t waste a moment and went straight to the hospital where his father was recuperating.